Swimming in Finland in august 2024 Sea temperature by city in august
Do you want to go to the beach in Finland in august 2024? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in august in Finland by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in Finland in august 2024
Here, find the average sea temperature in Finland in august in several coastal cities.
Helsinki
Åland
Kalajoki
Kotka
Oulu
Turku
Vaasa
Turku Archipelago (Abo Skargard)
55°F
min: 34°F / max: 76°F
details about the sea temperature in Turku Archipelago (Abo Skargard) in augustRauma
Ekenäs
Hamina
Hanko
Haukipudas
Ingå
Jakobstad
Kirkkonummi
Kokkola
Kristinestad
Kuivaniemi
Naantali
Where should you go swimming in Finland in the month of august?
Swimming in Finland in august is cool (in the best case scenario)
In august in Finland swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:
Swimming in august in Helsinki, Kotka, Ekenäs, Hamina, Hanko, Ingå, Kirkkonummi and Kristinestad is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 70°F, it can also go as low as 62°F. Note that the average is 66°F.
Swimming in august in Kalajoki, Oulu, Vaasa, Haukipudas, Jakobstad, Kokkola and Kuivaniemi is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 57°F/max: 66°F).
Forget about swimming in Åland, Turku, Turku Archipelago (Abo Skargard), Rauma and Naantali in august! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 34°F (and only 75°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!
Where to go swimming in Finland in august: the map of sea temperatures
Water temperature and seasonal norms in august
Helsinki
August | |||
Average sea temperature | 66°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 62°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 70°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 67°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 68°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 63°F | ||
Precipitation | 4.3in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 7 jour(s) (22%) | ||
Cloud cover | 37% | ||
Our opinion | cool swimming |
More information on swimming in Helsinki in august
Åland
August | |||
Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 34°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 75°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 63°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 65°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 63°F | ||
Precipitation | 3.4in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 6 jour(s) (18%) | ||
Cloud cover | 36% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Åland in august
Kalajoki
August | |||
Average sea temperature | 61°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 57°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 66°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 61°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 65°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 59°F | ||
Precipitation | 3.8in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 6 jour(s) (21%) | ||
Cloud cover | 41% | ||
Our opinion | cold swimming |
More information on swimming in Kalajoki in august
Kotka
August | |||
Average sea temperature | 66°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 61°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 71°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 65°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 68°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 63°F | ||
Precipitation | 5.9in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 9 jour(s) (29%) | ||
Cloud cover | 37% | ||
Our opinion | cool swimming |
More information on swimming in Kotka in august
Oulu
August | |||
Average sea temperature | 62°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 59°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 65°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 61°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 65°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 58°F | ||
Precipitation | 4in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 7 jour(s) (22%) | ||
Cloud cover | 44% | ||
Our opinion | cold swimming |
More information on swimming in Oulu in august
List of coastal cities in Finland
Helsinki in august | cool swimming |
Åland in august | freezing swimming |
Kalajoki in august | cold swimming |
Kotka in august | cool swimming |
Oulu in august | cold swimming |
Turku in august | freezing swimming |
Vaasa in august | cold swimming |
Turku Archipelago (Abo Skargard) in august | freezing swimming |
Rauma in august | freezing swimming |
Ekenäs in august | cool swimming |
Hamina in august | cool swimming |
Hanko in august | cool swimming |
Haukipudas in august | cold swimming |
Ingå in august | cool swimming |
Jakobstad in august | cold swimming |
Kirkkonummi in august | cool swimming |
Kokkola in august | cold swimming |
Kristinestad in august | cool swimming |
Kuivaniemi in august | cold swimming |
Naantali in august | freezing swimming |